We plan luxury private Morocco tours and Sahara desert trips from Marrakech, Fes, Casablanca and Tangier. Ride a camel over the Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset. Sleep in a quiet camp under the stars. Your driver, your pace, your route.
By Mohamed El Amraoui, founder & Sahara tour planner · Updated 14 October 2026
For a first visit, choose the 3-day tour from Marrakech to Merzouga. You cross the High Atlas, stop at the UNESCO-listed Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou, and spend a night in a camp in the tall golden dunes of Erg Chebbi. Prefer a slower pace? The 4-day Marrakech to Merzouga tour adds a night in the Dades Valley.
Our most booked multi-day journeys: imperial cities, the blue city, the Sahara and the kasbah valleys, with luxury hotels and your own driver-guide.
⭐ Most popular7 DaysCasablanca · Chefchaouen · Fes · Sahara · Marrakech
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👨👩👧 Best for families9 DaysCasablanca · Rabat · Chefchaouen · Fes · Sahara · Marrakech
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💑 Best for honeymoons12 DaysChefchaouen · Fes · 2 nights Sahara · Marrakech · Essaouira
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👍 Recommended11 DaysRabat · Chefchaouen · Fes · Sahara · Marrakech · Essaouira
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🌿 Best for seniors14 DaysCasablanca · Fes · Atlas · Sahara · Marrakech, at a slow pace
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🔁 Full loop from Marrakech9 DaysMarrakech · Sahara · Fes · Chefchaouen · Tangier · Rabat · Casablanca
View itinerary →Choose the kind of trip that fits you. We tailor every detail after that.
Sunset camel treks, quiet camps and starry nights in the Erg Chebbi dunes.
Fes, Rabat and Marrakech with licensed local guides in each medina.
The blue city and the Rif Mountains, combined with Fes and the desert.
From 3-day desert trips to slow routes through the Dades Valley to the Merzouga dunes.
Land at Casablanca airport and set off on a private loop of the country.
Arrive by ferry from Spain and travel south to the dunes and Marrakech.
Boutique riads, a luxury tent in the dunes and two weeks of romance on our 12-day luxury grand tour.
Two unhurried weeks with short drives and rest time in every city on our 14-day Morocco at Leisure grand tour.
Sandboarding, quad bikes, horse riding and cooking classes in Merzouga.
Every tour is private. Pick a starting city, then we adjust the route, hotels and pace to fit you.
Every tour is available in three hotel levels. The route stays the same; only the hotels, riads and desert camp change.
Relaxed pace4 DaysRoute: High Atlas · Dades · Erg Chebbi
The same highlights at a gentler pace. More time in the valleys and a calm night beneath the stars.
From €555 per personMid-Range, based on 2 travelers
BasicMid-RangeLuxury
Popular5 DaysRoute: Marrakech · Ait Ben Haddou · Dades · Todra · Merzouga · Agdez · Marrakech
Two nights in the Sahara, a sunset camel trek and the gorges, with a different road home through Agdez.
BasicMid-RangeLuxury
New · One way5 DaysRoute: Marrakech · Telouet · Ait Ben Haddou · Dades · Todra · Merzouga · Fes
Kasbahs, gorges and two nights in Merzouga with a full desert day, ending at your riad in Fes.
BasicMid-RangeLuxury
New6 DaysRoute: Marrakech · Dades · Merzouga · Fes · Chefchaouen
From the Red City to the blue city, with a desert camp and a guided day in Fes on the way.
BasicMid-RangeLuxury
Popular7 DaysRoute: Marrakech · Ait Ben Haddou · Dades · Todra · Merzouga · Ifrane · Fes
Guided days in Marrakech and Fes, with two nights in Merzouga and a sunset camel trek in between.
BasicMid-RangeLuxury
New8 DaysRoute: Marrakech · Ait Ben Haddou · Merzouga · Dades · Marrakech · Essaouira
The desert and the kasbah valleys, then two quiet days by the ocean in Essaouira.
BasicMid-RangeLuxury
Grand tour9 DaysRoute: Marrakech · Merzouga · Fes · Chefchaouen · Tangier · Rabat · Casablanca
A full loop of Morocco from Marrakech: the Sahara, Fes, the blue city, the north coast and Casablanca.
BasicMid-RangeLuxury
New · Grand tour10 DaysRoute: Marrakech · Sahara · Fes · Chefchaouen · Tangier · Asilah · Rabat · Casablanca
Guided days in Marrakech and Fes, a night in the Sahara and the whole north and Atlantic coast, ending at Casablanca airport.
BasicMid-RangeLuxury
Most popular3 DaysRoute: Ait Ben Haddou · Dades · Merzouga
Our most loved route. See Ait Ben Haddou and the Dades Valley, then trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes.
BasicMid-RangeLuxury
New3 DaysRoute: Marrakech · Ait Ben Haddou · Dades · Merzouga · Fes
A one-way desert crossing that ends in Fes, ideal if you fly out from the north.
BasicMid-RangeLuxury
Private tour2 DaysRoute: Marrakech · High Atlas · Zagora
Cross the High Atlas past Berber villages and old kasbahs. Ride a camel at sunset and sleep in a desert camp.
BasicMid-RangeLuxury
Private tour4 DaysRoute: Erg Chebbi · Dades · Kasbahs
Extra time for the gorges, kasbahs and desert villages before you reach Marrakech.
BasicMid-RangeLuxury
Relaxed pace5 DaysRoute: Fes · Ifrane · Merzouga · Todra · Dades · Ouarzazate · Marrakech
Two nights in Merzouga, a sunset camel trek, the Todra and Dades gorges and Ait Ben Haddou at an easy pace.
BasicMid-RangeLuxury
New · Complete8 DaysRoute: Fes · Ifrane · Merzouga · Todra · Ouarzazate · Ait Ben Haddou · Marrakech
Airport to airport: guided days in Fes and Marrakech and two nights in the Sahara, with time to enjoy each place.
BasicMid-RangeLuxury
One-way route3 DaysRoute: Fes · Merzouga · Todra · Marrakech
A one-way crossing of Morocco. Dunes, the Todra Gorge and the Dades Valley, ending in Marrakech.
From €520 per personMid-Range, based on 2 travelers
BasicMid-RangeLuxury
New3 DaysRoute: Fes · Ifrane · Merzouga · Rissani · Fes
A round trip with two nights in the Sahara, a visit to Rissani market and time to rest in the dunes.
BasicMid-RangeLuxury
Short escape2 DaysRoute: Middle Atlas · Ziz Valley · Merzouga
Drive through cedar forests and the Ziz Valley. Ride into the dunes and spend the night in camp.
BasicMid-RangeLuxury
Culture + desert8 DaysRoute: Marrakech · Sahara · Fes · Rabat
Marrakech, two days in the Merzouga desert, the medina of Fes and Rabat, all in one week.
BasicMid-RangeLuxury
Private tour10 DaysRoute: Fes · Merzouga · Valleys · Marrakech
The full circle: Fes, Chefchaouen, a night in the dunes, kasbahs and Marrakech.
From €1,350 per personMid-Range, based on 2 travelers
BasicMid-RangeLuxury
New · Signature11 DaysRoute: Casablanca · Rabat · Chefchaouen · Fes · Merzouga · Marrakech · Essaouira
Eleven days and ten nights: the blue city, guided days in Fes and Marrakech, two nights in the Sahara and the Atlantic in Essaouira.
BasicMid-RangeLuxury
Slow travel14 DaysRoute: Imperial cities · Atlas · Sahara
Two unhurried weeks. Time to linger in Fes, the desert, the Atlas and Marrakech.
BasicMid-RangeLuxury
Luxury4 DaysRoute: Casablanca · Rabat · Fes · Merzouga · Todra · Dades · Marrakech
The quickest way from Casablanca to the dunes: Rabat, Fes, a luxury Sahara camp and Ait Ben Haddou in four days.
BasicMid-RangeLuxury
Luxury6 DaysRoute: Casablanca · Fes · Merzouga · Todra · Dades · Ait Ben Haddou · Marrakech
A guided day in Fes, two nights in the Sahara and the kasbah road to Marrakech, all in luxury.
BasicMid-RangeLuxury
Luxury7 DaysRoute: Casablanca · Rabat · Chefchaouen · Fes · Merzouga · Dades · Marrakech
Boutique riads, five-star hotels and a private tent in a luxury Sahara camp, from Casablanca to Marrakech in one week.
BasicMid-RangeLuxury
Family favorite9 DaysRoute: Casablanca · Rabat · Chefchaouen · Fes · Merzouga · Dades Valley · Marrakech
Four imperial cities, the blue city, a camel ride and a night in a Sahara camp, ending in Marrakech. Ideal for families.
BasicMid-RangeLuxury
Luxury12 DaysRoute: Casablanca · Chefchaouen · Fes · Merzouga · Dades · Marrakech · Essaouira
Two nights in the Sahara, two in Chefchaouen and guided days in Fes and Marrakech, finishing by the sea in Essaouira.
BasicMid-RangeLuxury
New15 DaysRoute: Casablanca · Tangier · Chefchaouen · Fes · Merzouga · Dades · Marrakech · Essaouira
Two full weeks, two nights in the Sahara and no rushing. Our longest private tour.
BasicMid-RangeLuxury
Private tour6 DaysRoute: Chefchaouen · Fes · Merzouga · Marrakech
From the blue city to the dunes, then through the Dades Valley and Todra Gorge to Marrakech.
BasicMid-RangeLuxury
Private tour8 DaysRoute: Chefchaouen · Fes · Sahara · Marrakech
More nights in Chefchaouen and Fes before a desert camp and the road south.
BasicMid-RangeLuxury
Ultimate route14 DaysRoute: North to coast · Sahara · Essaouira
Everything: Chefchaouen, Fes, the dunes, Ait Ben Haddou, Marrakech and the sea at Essaouira.
BasicMid-RangeLuxury
New5 DaysRoute: Tangier · Chefchaouen · Fes · Merzouga · Dades · Marrakech
Arrive by ferry or plane, sleep in the blue city and the Sahara, and finish in Marrakech in five days.
BasicMid-RangeLuxury
New7 DaysRoute: Tangier · Chefchaouen · Fes · Merzouga · Dades · Marrakech
Cape Spartel, the blue city, a guided day in Fes and two nights in the Sahara, ending in Marrakech.
From €1,185 per personMid-Range, based on 2 travelers
BasicMid-RangeLuxury
New · Grand tour11 DaysRoute: Tangier · Chefchaouen · Fes · Merzouga · Dades · Ouarzazate · Marrakech
Pick-up at the Tangier ferry or airport, two nights in the Sahara and three nights in Marrakech with a free day.
BasicMid-RangeLuxury
Add more adventure to your Sahara tour. Our local team in Merzouga runs every activity in private.
Our team was born near Merzouga. We know the dunes, the families and the roads. That is what makes each trip feel personal.
These are the drivers and guides who travel with you.
Founder · Sahara tour planner
Working with travelers since 2014. Plans every itinerary himself.
Driver-guide
Professional driver-guide since 2015. Speaks English.
Professional driver
Speaks French, Spanish and English.
Driver-guide
Professional driver-guide since 2018. Speaks English.
Licensed guide · Marrakech
16 years in tourism. Speaks English.
Licensed guide · Marrakech
16 years of experience. Speaks English and Chinese.
Licensed guide · Fes
14 years in tourism. Speaks English.
Some travelers want romance, some want a gentle pace, some want silence. Because every tour is private, we shape the hotels, driving times and daily rhythm around you.
Tell us who is traveling and what matters to you. We take care of the rest.
💬 Ask us on WhatsAppRiad suites, a private luxury tent in the Erg Chebbi dunes and dinner by candlelight. Our grand tours from Casablanca give couples time to enjoy every place: the 12-day luxury desert tour with two nights in the Sahara and Essaouira, the 10-day Grand Tour of Morocco and the 14-day Morocco at Leisure.
Seniors enjoy Morocco most with more days and fewer hours in the car. Our longer grand tours from Casablanca include shorter driving days, two nights in each main city and time to rest: the 14-day Morocco at Leisure, the 12-day luxury desert tour and the 10-day Grand Tour of Morocco.
The Sahara is one of the quietest places on earth. Add an extra night in camp, sunrise walks on the dunes and a hammam in Marrakech for a real reset. See our yoga & wellness journeys.
48 of our 49 Tripadvisor reviews are rated Excellent. Here are a few, quoted from our guests.
5.0 ★★★★★ · 49 reviews on Tripadvisor as of October 20264 days packed full of adventure & culture
“Highly recommend this team to guide your Moroccan adventure!”
william p · 4-day tour · September 2026Dune sunrise
“Really enjoyed the camel ride and the sunset/sunrise over the dunes.”
Shyam B · New York City · 2-day Fes to Merzouga trip · August 2025Magic week in Morocco
“The country exceeded all our expectations.” … “Mohammed is a very good driver…”
irakin992164 · St. Petersburg, Russia · 6-day tour from Casablanca · June 2026Personalized desert tour Fes-Marrakech
“We highly recommend Mohammed and his company.” … “We were upgraded in Dades without our request.”
Ngo L · Family tour, Fes to Marrakech · April 2026Unforgettable Desert Adventure with Camel Ride Trips in Merzouga
“From the moment we arrived in Merzouga, our experience with Camel Ride Trips exceeded all expectations.”
Generosa Mazzi · United States · Merzouga desert camp · September 2025Local experience and considerable guide
“Scenery was great. Our guide is very nice, tried to accommodate our needs.”
Tour196414 · Cities and High Atlas tour · March 2026Our routes pass four sites on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
“A striking example of the architecture of southern Morocco.”
“…the country’s cultural and spiritual centre.”
Still unsure? Read our Morocco travel blog or send us a message. A real person replies.
For most first-time visitors, the 3-day tour from Marrakech to Merzouga is the best choice. It crosses the High Atlas, stops at Ait Ben Haddou, and includes a camel ride and a night in a Sahara camp.
Spring (March to May) and fall (September to November) are the most comfortable. Days are warm and nights are cool. Summer is very hot, and winter nights can be cold.
Yes. Every tour on this website is private. You get your own driver and vehicle, and you can change the route, pace and stops to suit your dates and budget.
Yes. Our 3-day and 4-day tours from Fes cross the Middle Atlas to Merzouga, then continue through the Todra Gorge and Dades Valley to Marrakech.
Two or three days is enough for a desert trip from Marrakech or Fes. About a week covers the desert plus Fes and Marrakech. With 10 to 14 days you can add Chefchaouen, the Atlantic coast and slower days in each place.
Yes. Because every tour is private, we shorten driving days, choose comfortable rooms and plan breaks whenever you need them. For couples we can arrange riad suites and a private tent in the desert camp. For seniors we recommend our longer grand tours with more rest time, like the 14-day Morocco at Leisure; for honeymooners, the 12-day luxury desert tour or the 10-day Grand Tour.
All our drivers and guides speak English. Some also speak French, Spanish or Chinese. Our licensed local guides in Marrakech and Fes have 14 to 16 years of experience.
Yes. Every tour is available in three levels. Basic uses clean 2–3 star hotels and a standard desert tent, Mid-Range uses 3–4 star hotels, traditional riads and a comfort tent with private bathroom, and Luxury uses 4–5 star hotels, boutique riads and a luxury desert tent with en-suite bathroom.
Message us on WhatsApp at +212 669 576 091 or email contact@camelridetrips.com. Share your dates, group size and starting city. We reply with a tailored plan.
Share your dates and wishes. We reply with a private itinerary, usually within a day.
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